Get Up
Jessica Lyrics


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Ohhh, ohhh, yeah
Whoa, yeah

I got the heat to make your feet move to the beat
And if you sing come on and get up outta ya seat
Uh, ah, yeah
Don't worry about what people think
Get on the floor and let your soul take control
Oh, ah, yeah

Set your mind all free and throw away your worries
'cause we gon' party 'til the morning light
Despite all of your fears
No matter where you live
The P-A-are-T-why is on tonight, yeahhh

All the sisters everywhere- get up
All the brothers everywhere- get up
People your hands in the air- get up
Wave 'em like you just don't care- get up
From the booth to LA- get up
All the party people everywhere- get up
Throw away your worries and kids- get up
Put 'em up, put 'em up, everybody get on up

All of my partners in the PJs to the homies around from around the way
Let's set things off (Whoa, yeah)
No time for tears appears 'cause the year two-zero-zero-zero is here
So let's just have a good time (Tiiiiime)

Set your mind all free and throw away your worries
'cause we gon' party 'til the morning light
Despite all of your fears
No matter where you live
The P-A-are-T-why is on tonight, yeahhh

All the sisters everywhere- get up
All the brothers everywhere- get up
People your hands in the air- get up
Wave 'em like you just don't care- get up
From the booth to LA- get up
All the party people everywhere- get up
Throw away your worries and kids- get up
Put 'em up, put 'em up, everybody get on up

I'm about to get my shake on
Turn the volume up and put this tape on
And then this can be not to fake on
My people come to help me get my break on
Never will I do the one mistake and
Nor dance with someone that is taken
And no one will ever keep me waitin'
I gotta be the one that you're dating
Plus I gotta be the one you call on
If you down to know then you can fall on
And that's the way it's gotta be
So let's party
Get your drink on
Whatever you do, don't be rude, just keep your cool
Gotta get your nice and let it go
And let this music take control

All the sisters everywhere- get up
All the brothers everywhere- get up
People your hands in the air- get up
Wave 'em like you just don't care- get up
From the booth to LA- get up
All the party people everywhere- get up
Throw away your worries and kids- get up
Put 'em up, put 'em up, everybody get on up

All the sisters everywhere- get up
All the brothers everywhere- get up
People your hands in the air- get up
Wave 'em like you just don't care- get up
From the booth to LA- get up
All the party people everywhere- get up
Throw away your worries and kids- get up
Put 'em up, put 'em up, everybody get on up

Chicago- get up
New York- get up
California- get up
A-T-L- get up




New Orleans- get up
DC- get up

Overall Meaning

In the song "Get Up" by Jessica, the artist encourages the listener to put their worries aside and simply let the music take control. The upbeat tempo of the song along with the positive message encourages the listener to let loose and party all night long.


The lyrics of the song are generally about the idea of enjoying life and having fun. The lines "Get on the floor and let your soul take control" and "Despite all of your fears, no matter where you live, the P-A-are-T-why is on tonight" both suggest that the listener should not hold back and just enjoy the party. Additionally, the chorus is simply telling the listener to get up, wave their hands in the air, and dance.


Line by Line Meaning

I got the heat to make your feet move to the beat
I have the energy to make you dance rhythmically


And if you sing come on and get up outta ya seat
If you sing along, stand up and dance


Don't worry about what people think
Ignore what others might say or think


Get on the floor and let your soul take control
Dance and let your emotions guide you


Set your mind all free and throw away your worries
Relax your mind and forget your problems


'cause we gon' party 'til the morning light
We won't stop the celebration until sunrise


Despite all of your fears
Regardless of what scares you


No matter where you live
Regardless of your location


The P-A-are-T-why is on tonight, yeahhh
The party is happening tonight


All the sisters everywhere- get up
All women, stand up and dance


All the brothers everywhere- get up
All men, stand up and dance


People your hands in the air- get up
Everybody, raise your hands and dance


Wave 'em like you just don't care- get up
Wave your arms like you're carefree and having fun


From the booth to LA- get up
From the DJ booth to Los Angeles, everybody, stand up and dance


Throw away your worries and kids- get up
Forget your worries and take your children to dance


Put 'em up, put 'em up, everybody get on up
Put your hands up and join us in dancing


Let's set things off
Let's start the party


No time for tears appears 'cause the year two-zero-zero-zero is here
There's no reason to cry because it's the new millennium


So let's just have a good time (Tiiiiime)
Let's enjoy the moment and have fun


I'm about to get my shake on
I'm going to dance and move my body


Turn the volume up and put this tape on
Increase the volume and play this music


And then this can be not to fake on
This party is not fake, it's for real


My people come to help me get my break on
My friends are here to help me relax and enjoy myself


Never will I do the one mistake and
I won't make the mistake of dancing with someone who has a significant other


Nor dance with someone that is taken
I won't dance with someone who is taken


And no one will ever keep me waitin'
Nobody will make me wait for too long


I gotta be the one that you're dating
I want to be the person you date


Plus I gotta be the one you call on
You can count on me for anything you need


If you down to know then you can fall on
If you want to know more about me, you can rely on me


Gotta get your nice and let it go
Get comfortable and dance freely


And let this music take control
Allow the music to guide you and take control


Chicago- get up
People in Chicago, stand up and dance


New York- get up
People in New York, stand up and dance


California- get up
People in California, stand up and dance


A-T-L- get up
People in Atlanta, stand up and dance


New Orleans- get up
People in New Orleans, stand up and dance


DC- get up
People in Washington D.C., stand up and dance




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSICA M BETTS, KEITH ANDES

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Comments from YouTube:

@VeVevelles

She look better like this. But she look uncomfortable.

@anjelheaven

I remember buying this single in 2000...lol. =)

@procomicdiva

She rebelled because basically they wanted a Brandy clone. Since there are similarities in their sound and they played on that with her look as well. Hard to be you and put your stamp on something when you are tossed into a room and yhe suits [whose money has to be right] basically let the folks who mould and shape turn her into a commodity, not an artist, even the back beats off this song could be slowed down and guess which Brandy song it's from. Jessica deserves her own style n sound!

@MoneyOverFame

True

@Cloak3791

I bought this album in 2001... it's really a good album. Jessica is just another one of those artist who released an album with very little to no promotion.

@Pam_Livinlife

Chile Niecy Nash brought me here 😳😳😳

@egun5897

Agreed. I what else she sing that we might know sis cuz.. I dont know this women

@lissashort

Me too, must’ve been the early early days!!!

@jessiemerrill11

Yessss I remember a snippet of this song on Big Mama House but i never heard the full song. I like it

@breezie706baybee

Lol me too! But Jessica looks like a Jessica not a Jessie.. shes very pretty

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